Upright biennial often used for poor soils. Outstanding bee plant. Drought resistant and winter hardy through zone 4. Takes a wide range of soils and climates, and will pierce through subsoil. pH 6.5 or higher. Fixes to 125 lbs of nitrogen an acre. Grazing animals love it. Grows very tall-to fix feet.

BOTANICAL NAME: Melilotus alba

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Need adequate calcium and phosphorous to perform well. Likes neutral to alkaline loams, but pretty tolerant of heavy, poorly-drained soils. If broadcasting, overseed by a third, and cover seed 2-3 times its width with soil and firm down. Protect from birds if needed, and water to establish, especially with severe frosts. Requires 17" of rainfall per year.

GROW BIOINTENSIVE® CULTURAL INFORMATION: C/Matures 17-26/Harvest 2/Spacing 5"

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bee Friendly, Fodder Crope is closer to the average. Excellent conditioner for poor and thin soils. Avg. 209,000 seeds/lb